If you remember anything about Sam LaPorta’s 2023 season, let it be the fact that I mentioned it in full. If you remember anything else, let’s hope it’s the historic rarity of his freshman performance. Last season, LaPorta became only the second rookie tight end of all time to finish with at least 80 receptions… Read More »
Bears mock draft: Caleb Williams gets big help after trade back originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago We’re just 11 days away from the 2024 NFL Draft, so the Bears’ draft needs are now in pretty clear focus. After presumably drafting Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick, GM Ryan Poles will look to… Read More »
It’s true. This wide receiver class is special. I know, everyone gets tired of hearing that every April, leading up to the NFL draft. However, this one really has it all: superstars disappear off the board in the top 10, the dynamic athletes go somewhere between the middle of Round 1 and early Round 2,… Read More »
As the Chargers reimagining continues, one of the ideas of the team’s new regime is to get more out of Justin Herbert by asking less of Justin Herbert. Since his NFL debut in September 2020, the quarterback and his powerful right arm have powered the Chargers offensively. First-year head coach Jim Harbaugh and his staff… Read More »
Bears mock draft: 2023 Ryan Pole’s re-racks strategies originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago We’re still two and a half weeks away from the NFL draft and teams from around the league are putting the finishing touches on their big boards. The Bears have almost certainly already made their biggest decision. Quarterback phenom Caleb Williams… Read More »
During his introductory press conference with the Bears, Keenan Allen revealed that the Houston Texans were one of the teams close to acquiring his services when the Chargers shopped him. That indicated the Texans were interested in adding a wide receiver, but not only each warm body to fill in the depth chart; they were… Read More »
Let’s hypothetically say that you only knew the following details about the likely landing spot for Caleb Williams, without knowing which specific franchise would likely select him: He joins an offense that features a pair of elite wide receivers who combined for more than 200 receptions and 2,600 receiving yards last season; His team will… Read More »
5 paths Bears could take with pick No. 9 in the 2024 NFL draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL Draft is just over three weeks away and the decision of the team with the No. 1 overall pick already appears to be a foregone conclusion. However, that’s not the case with the… Read More »
9 players Bears could draft with No. 9 pick this year originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago There will almost certainly be no drama with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. All indications are that the Bears have selected Caleb Williams as their new quarterback, and following the team’s visit to… Read More »